Continuity of Services B-11

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all individuals funded through the Home and Community Based Services for Intellectual and Developmental Disability (HCBS-IDD) Program Service funds have continuity of service(s) throughout the state of Kansas consistent with K.A.R. 30-64-28.

POLICY:

To ensure continuity of services for individuals waiting for or funded through HCBS-IDD Program funding, Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization (SCDDO) shall assist individuals requesting to move to or from SCDDO’s service area in accessing authorized services.

PROCEDURES:

1. In the event a person wishes to move and access services outside of Sedgwick County Developmental Disabilities catchment area, SCDDO will facilitate the transfer of case file documents and the individuals’ information in Kansas Department for Aging and Disabilities services data system to the new CDDO.
2. Services received through the HCBS-IDD Program funds shall continue as long as funding for such services is authorized by the Managed Care Organization and service capacity is available in the area in which the individual is moving.
3. To initiate the transfer of services the individual or guardian should contact their Targeted Case Manager (TCM) and request assistance. The TCM shall contact SCDDO and request a case transfer. If an individual does not have a TCM the individual or guardian should contact SCDDO to request the transfer.
4. If an individual wishes to move into Sedgwick County to access services, the individual or guardian should contact the CDDO in the area from which they have moved to request assistance in transferring their case to SCDDO.
   1. SCDDO will, upon receipt of the case file transfer, contact the individual or guardian to complete an Intake and provide Comprehensive Option Counseling. SCDDO will refer to the chosen provider(s).